On June 17, the PCAOB hosted its second in-person workshop to assist small firms with the implementation of QC 1000, A Firm’s System of Quality Control. Following a successful first workshop in May in Washington, DC, the PCAOB connected with accounting professionals in Irving,

Are you an auditor that issues reports of 100 or fewer public companies? If so, the PCAOB website contains content and resources that the PCAOB has created for smaller firms: pcaobus.org/resources/info…

The PCAOB has permanently barred Michael T. Studer, CPA, and permanently revoked his firm’s PCAOB registration. Previously sanctioned by the PCAOB in 2012, Studer and his firm again violated PCAOB auditing and quality control standards in connection with the 2019 audit of a

Imposing $8.5 million in fines, the PCAOB has sanctioned three Dutch firms for quality control violations related to widespread exam misconduct in connection with the firms’ professional training programs. pcaobus.org/news-events/ne…

Test your knowledge on PCAOB’s standards AS 2310, QC 1000, and AS 1000 on the “Information for Smaller Firms” hub on the PCAOB’s website. pcaobus.org/resources/info…

The PCAOB will host two virtual workshops on July 17 and July 31 to provide individuals at smaller audit firms responsible for implementing QC 1000 with the opportunity to engage with PCAOB staff ahead of the standard’s effective date. Learn more and register:

The decision of whether or not to accept an engagement is a critical part of the audit process. A new edition of the PCAOB’s Audit Focus series provides auditors with reminders, good practices, and more on engagement acceptance. pcaobus.org/news-events/ne…

The PCAOB has sanctioned Michael Coglianese, CPA P.C., for engagement quality review failures on 17 engagements. pcaobus.org/news-events/ne…

The PCAOB has sanctioned two firms for violations related to required audit records and disclosure of key information for investors. pcaobus.org/news-events/ne…

The PCAOB has sanctioned PWR CPA LLP for failing to conduct inquiries regarding fraud risks and other repeated violations. pcaobus.org/news-events/ne…

The PCAOB launched AuditorSearch as a public database for investors and all stakeholders to see the names of engagement partners on specific audits of public companies: pcaobus.org/resources/audi…. Search by engagement partner, audit firms, or public company.

Are you an auditor that issues reports of 100 or fewer public companies? If so, the PCAOB website contains content and resources that the PCAOB has created for smaller firms: pcaobus.org/resources/info…

The decision of whether or not to accept an engagement is a critical part of the audit process. A new edition of the PCAOB’s Audit Focus series provides auditors with reminders, good practices, and more on engagement acceptance. pcaobus.org/resources/staf…

A record 685 students from U.S. colleges and universities have been named PCAOB Scholars for the 2025-2026 academic year. Each PCAOB Scholar will receive a $15,000 award. pcaobus.org/news-events/ne…

The PCAOB has permanently revoked the registration of Hong Kong firm Centurion ZD CPA & Co. and permanently barred the firm’s owner for numerous violations of PCAOB rules and standards, including in connection with the audits of Chinese companies and subsidiaries.

The PCAOB posts eight new inspection reports and five expanded reports: pcaobus.org/news-events/ne…

From our Registered Firms page, you can find the Firm Summary page and the AuditorSearch profile for PCAOB-registered firms. pcaobus.org/oversight/regi…

The PCAOB posts eight new inspection reports. pcaobus.org/news-events/ne…

The PCAOB posts 11 new inspection reports and one expanded report. pcaobus.org/news-events/ne…